Who is "God" to Major Knag?

Knag is not mentioned in the chapter entitled "Hegel". Are you sure you've provided the correct chapter for your question?

In "Sophie's World" by Jostein Gaarder, Major Albert Knag has a unique perspective on the concept of "God." To Major Knag, "God" is not a traditional religious or theological deity but rather a philosophical construct representing the role of the author in shaping the narrative and controlling the characters within it. In other words, "God" to Major Knag is a symbol of authorship and creative authority.

Major Knag is aware that he is not just a character within the narrative but is, in fact, a creation of the author, and he grapples with questions about the nature of his existence and the influence of the author on his actions. This perspective becomes significant as the narrative of the book blurs the lines between fiction and reality, and it is revealed that Major Knag is a character in a philosophical narrative written by another author, Albert Knag, for his daughter, Hilde Møller Knag.

Major Knag's concept of "God" reflects the book's exploration of the relationship between authors, characters, and the nature of reality within a narrative framework. It raises questions about the autonomy of characters, the influence of authors, and the boundaries between fiction and reality.